Day 17 and going strong.

So I am a couple days into week 3 of stopping smoking. I thought I would like to share some of my experiences I have had in the first 2 weeks.

The first day I gave was a very hard day for me. I was so moody and snappy. My poor partner, she must have thought I was the devil or something. I would snap at anything for example leaving a dirty cup on the side or not hanging her coat up straight away. I am glad to say that these moody snaps are getting less and less. I am now starting to count to 5 in my head if something is getting to me.

I found that the first 2 weeks have been very stressful. I have wanted to pick up a cigarette at least 2 or 3 times a day. I thought I would test my will power the other day. I went to the pub for a couple of social jars with a couple of my heavy smoker friends. We this was actually quite easy to say no to a cigarette. Once my friends realised that I no longer smoke they actually decided to stay in the bar with me instead of popping out for a cigarette. This helped big time.

My biggest problem with giving up is the hand to mouth motion. I miss it so much. Its the habit which I need to break. I find myself chewing on a pen or my fingernails. I have tried sucking on a lolly but I dont want to get addicted on sweets. But this has also started to go away.

Last night I played football for the first time since giving up smoking. I felt amazing. I could breath again. I didn't have to stop to catch my breathe or I didn't get a stitch. I was able to run faster and harder than I have ever run when I was smoking. My friends even noticed a big difference in my fitness. It has been just giving up the fags as I haven't exercised or anything.

My biggest advice on giving up smoking is just do it. Don't use nicotine replacement or these vape sticks. Just give it up. It will be hard but not as hard as trying to wean yourself of the vape sticks. You can do it. I know you can!!!